| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2012 - Late 2015 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $917,200,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $584,450,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Ballina Shire Council,Byron Shire Council |
| State: | NSW |
| Corridor: | Sydney - Brisbane |
Project DescriptionThis project involved the construction of approximately 17km of four lane divided road built to Class-M (motorway) standard. It links the Ballina bypass in the south to the existing dual carriageway at Ewingsdale in the north. The project included two interchanges and twin 434 metre long tunnels through St Helena Hill. BenefitsThe project has improved road safety, reduced travel times, reduced freight transport costs and improved economic efficiency. FundingThe total cost of the project was $917.2 million. The Australian Government provided $584.5 million and the NSW Government provided $332.75 million towards the construction of the project. TimetableLend Lease was awarded the contract to design and construct the project on 28 October 2011. Major works commenced on 27 September 2012. A staged opening to traffic commenced on 18 December 2015 and the full opening occurred on 10 June 2016. Photo Gallery  Early works on the project  Official opening  St Helena Tunnels |
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Project details last updated: 12/05/2020
